Goldline Aqua Logic AQ-LOGIC-P-4 User manual

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Aqua Logic
Automation and Chlorination
Operation Manual
for models
AQ-LOGIC-P-4 (all datecodes)
AQ-LOGIC-PS-4 (0401 & earlier)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
•READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
•
!
WARNING: Disconnect all AC power during installation.
•
!
WARNING: Water in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit may be
hazardous to your health.
•
!
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to
use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times.
•A green colored terminal marked “Earth Ground” is located inside the wiring
compartment. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this terminal must be
connected to the grounding means provided in the electric supply service
panel with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors
supplying the equipment.
•One bonding lug for US models (two for Canadian models) is provided on the
external surface. To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect the local
common bonding grid in the area of the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub to
these terminals with an insulated or bare copper conductor not smaller than 8
AWG US / 6 AWG Canada.
•All field installed metal components such as rails, ladders, drains, or other
similar hardware within 3 meters of the pool, spa or hot tub shall be bonded to
the equipment grounding bus with copper conductors not smaller than 8 AWG
US / 6 AWG Canada.
•SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents
System Overview Block Diagram....................................................................... 1
Automation............................................................................. 1
Chlorination............................................................................ 2
Default Display...................................................................... 2
Manual System Filter Pump............................................................................. 3
Operation Lights, Aux1, and Aux2.......................................................... 3
Pool/Spa valves..................................................................... 4
Service................................................................................... 4
Automatic System Using the Programming Buttons.......................................... 5
Operation Programming Menu Flow Chart........................................... 6
(Programming) Settings Menu........................................................................ 7
Timer Menu............................................................................. 9
Configuration Menu............................................................... 12
Quick “How To” Operate the Spa - Manually.................................................. 19
Guide Operate the Spa - Automatically.......................................... 19
Set the Heater Temperature................................................. 19
Set the Chlorinator Output ................................................... 19
Start/Stop Superchlorination................................................ 20
Program a Timeclock............................................................ 20
Program a Countdown Timer............................................... 20
Enter/Exit Service Mode....................................................... 21
Chlorinator Operation/ Saturation Index..................................................................... 22
Pool Chemistry Salt Level................................................................................ 23
Type of Salt............................................................................ 23
How to Add Salt..................................................................... 23
System Maintenance Servicing and Cleaning the Aqua Cell................................ 26
Winterizing............................................................................. 26
Spring Cleanup...................................................................... 26
Troubleshooting & Service Mode ....................................................................... 27
Diagnostic Information Check System Indicator..........................................................27
Diagnostic Menu................................................................... 28
Chlorinator Diagnostics....................................................... 28
Instant Salt.............................................................................. 28
Flow Switch............................................................................ 28
Water, Air, Solar Temperature.............................................. 29
Software Revision................................................................. 29
Warranty Aqua Logic Warranty............................................................. 30

1
System Overview
The Aqua Logic is a multifunction pool controller used to fully manage your pool/spa system. The Aqua
Logic can control pumps, valves, lighting, heaters, and chlorination. Although theAqua Logic is easy to
use, it is important to completely read through this operating manual before attempting to operate the
control.
NOTE: This manual assumes that the Aqua Logic has been wired and configured according to the Instal-
lation Manual. Aspects of theAqua Logic that pertain to system setup are not covered in this manual.
Automation
TheAQ-LOGIC-P-4 can control up to 4 high voltage (120/240V) pieces of equipment, up to 3 automatic
valve actuators, and conventional and solar heaters. Both manual and automatic (programmed) operation
are available. All of the control functions can be programmed at a display/keypad which is part of the main
unit (typically located near the pool equipment) or at one or more remote display/keypads.
Water
Air
Solar
Chlorinator
Flow Switch
240 VAC
Power
Filter Pump
Lights
Aux 1
Aux 2
Pool/Spa Suction &
Return Valves
Valve 3
Heater
Chlorinator Cell
Circuit Breaker
Subpanel
Main Display
Keypad
Optional
Remote Display
Keypad
(maximum of three)
Optional
Wireless Base
Receiver
Temperature
Sensors
120/240V
Relays
24V Valve
A
ctuators

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Chlorination
The Aqua Logic is also an automatic chlorine generation system for pool and/or spa sanitization. The
operation requires a low concentration of salt (sodium chloride) in the pool/spa water. The Aqua Logic
automatically converts the salt into free chlorine which kills bacteria and algae in the pool/spa. Chlorine
will revert back to sodium chloride after killing bacteria. These reactions will continuously recycle virtually
eliminating the need to add sanitizing chemicals to your pool/spa. The only time you may need to add
more salt to the pool/spa is when water is replenished due to backwashing, draining, or splashing (not
evaporation).
The Aqua Logic is designed to handle the purification needs of most residential swimming pools up to
40,000 gallons (150,000 liters), or the needs of most commercial pools up to 25,000 gallons (95,000
liters). Check local codes for other restrictions. The actual amount of chlorination required to properly
sanitize a pool varies due to bather load, rainfall, temperature, and the pool’s cleanliness.
The Default Display
Turn power on at the main panel and turn the Aqua Logic control power circuit breaker on. The keypad
will show the default display. The default display alternates between the day/time, air and pool (or spa)
temperature, pool/spa sanitizer setting, and salt level. Under certain unusual circumstances additional
displays may be added to the default menu to inform you about system operation. The Aqua Logic will
automatically scroll through all of the default menu displays or you can press “<” or “>” to manually scroll.
Saturday
11:45A
Pool/Spa
Filter
Lights
Service
Menu
Aux 1
Aux 2
+
>
>

Manual System Operation
While the main objective of the Aqua Logic is to automate the operation of your pool/spa system, there
may be certain times when you want to override the automatic operation and control the equipment manu-
ally. To operate the pool equipment manually while keeping the automation active, perform the following
procedures. Note that if you turn a relay on manually, it will remain on until either you turn it off manually,
or the next time the programmed automatic operation would normally turn that relay off. Example: the
filter pump is programmed to run from 9:00A to 5:00P daily. If you turn the filter pump on manually at
8:00PM, it will run continuously until the next day at 5:00PM at which time it will turn off and follow the
normal program from then on. Manually turning off a relay works in a similar fashion.
Filter Pump
Single Speed Filter Pump: If the pump is currently off, press the FILTER button to turn on the pump.
Pressing the FILTER button again will turn off the pump. However, if there is a heater in the system, and
it is operating, and the “Heater Cooldown” feature is enabled (Configuration Menu) then: when you press
the FILTER button to turn off the filter, only the heater will turn off, the Filter LED will flash and the display
will indicate “Heater Cooldown”. At this point the filter pump will automatically turn off after 15 minutes of
heater cooldown operation. If you want to override the heater cooldown, simply press the FILTER button
again to turn off the filter pump.
Two Speed Filter Pump: If the pump is currently off, simply press the FILTER button to turn on high
speed operation of the filter pump. The Filter LED will illuminate continuously. Pressing the FILTER
button again will switch to low speed operation and the Filter LED will flash. If you attempt to switch to
low speed shortly after turning on high speed the filter pump will automatically remain in high speed for 3
minutes before switching to low speed to allow the pump to prime and establish normal water flow.
Lights, Aux1, and Aux2
Manual operation of all 3 relays is identical. Assuming that the relay is currently off, simply press the
appropriate button to turn on the relay. If the relay does not turn on, it probably is due to the “interlock”
feature (which was set up in the Configuration Menu) being activated that requires the filter pump to be
running and the valves to be in the pool-only position. This protects pumps and other equipment from
possible damage. If the controlled output is on, pressing the appropriate button again will turn off the relay.
Manual turn off is disabled if the “Freeze Protection” feature is enabled and the air temperature is less than
38ºF.
Salt Level
3200ppm
Pool/Spa
Filter
Lights
Service
Aux 1
Aux 2
Filter Pump
(On/Off)
Lights
(On/Off)
Aux 1
(On/Off)
Aux 2
(On/Off)
Pool/Spa Button
(Pool/Spa/Spillover)
Heater Indicator
Valve 3
Indicator
Check System
Indicator
Service Button
(main display only)
Display
3

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Pool/Spa Valves
Pool-only or spa-only systems: The POOL/SPA button has no function.
Pool and Spa systems without spa spillover: In pool-only mode (the left LED illuminated), press the
POOL/SPA button to switch to spa-only operation (right LED illuminated). Pressing the POOL/SPA
button again will switch back to pool-only.
Pool and Spa systems with spa spillover: When currently in the pool-only mode (the left LED illumi-
nated), press the POOL/SPA button to switch to spa-only operation (right LED illuminated). Press the
button again to switch to spa spillover operation (both LEDs illuminated). Pressing the POOL/SPA button
again will switch back to pool-only mode.
Service
The main unit keypad has a SERVICE key. This button is used primarily during servicing of the pool
equipment. If you want to completely disable the automatic operation and operate the system manually,
you can put the system into Service or Service-Timed mode by pressing the SERVICE button. Pressing
the SERVICE button once will switch the system into service mode which means that all automatic func-
tions are disabled, the remote display/keypads are disabled (except for manual turn off for emergencies).
The red service LED will be illuminated and the Aqua Logic will remain in this mode of operation until
manually taken out of service mode.
Pressing the SERVICE button again will cause the Aqua Logic to switch to service-timed mode which is
very similar to service mode, except that theAqua Logic will automatically return to normal operation after
3 hours. During service timed operation, the service LED will flash and the time remaining will be dis-
played on the remote display/keypad(s).
Pressing the SERVICE button again, will return the Aqua Logic to normal (automatic) operation.
See Troubleshooting/Diagnostic Information (page 21) for more information about the service modes.

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Settings
Menu
Display
“+” and “-” Buttons
Menu Button
Adust
Select Desired Menu
Select Items from
a Menu
“<” and “>” Buttons
+
>
>
Menu
Automatic System Operation
The Aqua Logic controls most of your pool equipment automatically in order to minimize the time spent
working on your pool. Most of the pool equipment can be programmed to operate on a timeclock basis.
In addition, the desired pool and spa temperatures and pool and spa chlorinator settings can be pro-
grammed. This section will guide you on how to program the automatic operation for each function.
The programming of automatic functions can be performed at either the main display/keypad located at the
pool equipment pad or the in-home remote display/keypad.
Using the programming buttons
There are 5 buttons on each keypad that are used for programming (refer to diagram).
There are 4 steps to programming any function:
1.
Menu
Press the “Menu” button to get to the desired menu. Multiple pushes of the button
will rotate through all 5 menus and return to the starting point.
2.
>
>
Press either key to scroll through the various items in the selected menu. Multiple
pushes of the button will rotate through all menu items and return to the starting
point. Only menu items that are applicable to your pool will appear. (Example: if
you don’t have a spa, then no spa related menu items will appear).
3.
+
Once a menu item has been selected above, the current setting/selection will ap-
pear (flashing) on the display. Use the “+” and/or “-” keys to change this selec-
tion. Sometimes “+” and “-“ will adjust a value up or down (example: heater
temperature setting or timeclock on/off time) or, in other cases the “+” and “-“
may toggle between 2 options (example: turning superchlorination ON or OFF).
4.
>
>
Menu
After you have adjusted the item to the desired value, simply move on to the next
menu item to “lock in” your new setting. The Aqua Logic memory will maintain
the setting, even if power is removed for an extended period.

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Programming Menu Flowchart
TheAqua Logic’s five menus have many items in each menu that allow you to customize the operation of
your pool/spa equipment. The chart below shows the Aqua Logic’s five menus as well as each menu’s
specific settings.
The Default Menu is a series of informative displays (temperatures, salt levels, chlorinator settings, etc.)
with nothing to set. TheAqua Logic will automatically switch to the default menu when no keys have been
pressed for 2 minutes and will then scroll through each display.
denotes conditional items
default menu day and time
air/water temperature
chlorinator setting
salt level
settings menu spa heater1 temp (off, 65ºF-104ºF)
pool heater1 temp (off, 65ºF-104ºF)
spa solar temp (off, 65ºF-104ºF)
pool solar temp (off, 65ºF-104ºF)
superchlorinate (on/off)
spa chlorinator setting (0-100%)
pool chlorinator setting (0-100%)
day and time
display light (always on/60 sec)
teach wireless remote
wireless channel
timers menu filter pump -- all days (or) filter pump -- weekends
filter pump --weekdays
low speed -- all days (or) low speed -- weekends
low speed --weekdays
spa -- all days (or) spa -- weekends
spa --weekdays
lights -- all days (or) lights -- weekends (or) lights -- countdown
lights -- weekdays
aux1 -- all days (or) aux1 -- weekends (or) aux1 -- countdown
aux1 -- weekdays
aux2 -- all days (or) aux2 -- weekends (or) aux2 -- countdown
aux2 -- weekdays
valve3 -- all days (or) valve3 -- weekends
valve3 -- weekdays
super chlorinate hours (1-96)
diagnostic menu chlorinator diagnostics
instant salt
flow switch
water sensor
air sensor
solar sensor
software revision
configuration menu filter config.
heater1 config
heater extend (enabled/disabled)
solar config.
pool/spa config.
lights config
aux1 config
aux2 config
valve3 config
1 speed, 2 speed
freeze protection (enabled/disabled)
heater1 (enabled/disabled)
heater cooldown (enabled/disabled)
solar (enabled/disabled)
solar extend (enabled/disabled)
solar priority (enabled/disabled)
spillover (enabled/disabled)
filter operation (pool only/spa spillover)
function (manual only, timeclock, countdown timer)
function (manual only, timeclock, countdown timer, solar, low speed filter pump)
pool only / spa only / pool & spa
interlock (enabled/disabled)
freeze protection (enabled/disabled)
function (manual only, timeclock, countdown timer, solar, low speed filter pump)
interlock (enabled/disabled)
freeze protection (enabled/disabled)
function (timeclock, solar, in-floor cleaner)
all timeclocks (7 or 2/5 day)
time format (12 or 24 hr)
units (english/metric)
reset config to default
interlock (enabled/disabled)
freeze protection (enabled/disabled)

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The Settings Menu and the Timers Menu are the menus you will be using most often to adjust the operation
of your pool. The Configuration Menu is used when the system is installed and defines what equipment is
connected to each output and the operational logic that will control the equipment. This menu is normally
“locked” and should only be used by a pool professional. Details regarding the Configuration menu are
included in theAqua Logic Installation Manual.
The “Diagnostic Menu” is primarily intended for the service technician and contains information and details
about the system operation that are helpful in troubleshooting, if problems occur.
Settings Menu
The Settings Menu allows you to set all system operating parameters except the timeclock and countdown
timers which are part of the Timers Menu.
Spa Heater1
102°F
+
>
>
Adjust the desired spa temperature (off, 65°F, 66°F, ...103°F, 104°F, off)
Move to previous/next menu item
The spa heater setting will only appear if the system has been setup for “spa only” or “pool
and spa” operation and the heater control is enabled. The heater will turn on whenever the
pool/spa valves are in the “spa only” position and the filter pump is running and the spa
water temperature is less than the desired temperature setting. If you have both solar heat
and a conventional heater and the solar priority option is selected (Configuration Menu),
then the conventional heater will only operate when solar heat is NOT available.
Pool Heater1
Off
+
>
>
Adjust the desired pool temperature (off, 65°F, 66°F, ...103°F, 104°F, off)
Move to previous/next menu item
The pool heater setting will only appear if the system has been setup for “pool only” or “pool
and spa” operation and the heater control is enabled. The heater will turn on whenever the
pool/spa valves are in the “pool only” or “spa spillover” position and the filter pump is
running and the pool water temperature is less than the desired temperature setting. If you
have both solar heat and a conventional heater and the solar priority option is selected
(Configuration Menu), then the conventional heater will only operate when solar heat is
NOT available.
Spa Solar
104°F
+
>
>
Adjust the desired spa temperature (off, 65°F, 66°F, ...103°F, 104°F, off)
Move to previous/next menu item
The spa solar setting will only appear if the system has been setup for “spa only” or “pool
and spa” operation and the solar control is enabled. The solar system will turn on whenever
the pool/spa valves are in the “spa only” position and the filter pump is running and the spa
water temperature is less than the desired temperature setting and solar heat is available.
Pool Solar
88°F
+
>
>
Adjust the desired pool temperature (off, 65°F, 66°F, ...103°F, 104°F, -off)
Move to previous/next menu item
The pool heater setting will only appear if the system has been setup for “pool only” or “pool
and spa” operation and the solar control is enabled. The solar system will turn on whenever
the pool/spa valves are in the “pool only” or “spa spillover” position and the filter pump is
running and the pool water temperature is less than the desired temperature setting and solar
heat is available.